Astronaut Hugh Williams and the android Diana in Pragmata, Capcom's science-fiction adventure set on a near-future lunar research station. Photo: Capcom

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Steve Carter, owner of Brick Borrow UAE, says customers can collect sets from its Dubai shop or have them delivered. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The festival will feature an education summit on June 4 to facilitate discussions on career options in the gaming industry. Photo: DEF

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